Bathyaploactis [Bathyaploactis]
Description
Bathyaploactis represents a deep-sea genus within the velvetfish family, adapted to life in the dark ocean depths. These fishes are characterized by their robust bodies, reduced eyesight, and enhanced sensory organs to navigate the pitch-black environment. They feed on small creatures they encounter in the deep sea.
Species

Deepsea anglerfish [Bathyaploactis longigula]
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Fangtooth seadevil [Bathyaploactis scorpii]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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Family |
Velvetfishes
Aploactinidae
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Statistics
- Species 2